PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island’s gas prices are up for the first time since early May thanks to higher crude oil prices as well as increased demand, a shrinking supply, and the closure of a major refinery in Philadelphia.
AAA Northeast reports that the average cost of a gallon of self-serve, regular jumped 3 cents in the past week to $2.70.
Rhode Islanders are still paying a penny per gallon less than the national average. The in-state, per-gallon average a year ago was 22 cents higher.
AAA found gas selling for as low as $2.55 per gallon and as high as $2.99.
AAA says 41 million motorists are expected to drive this week to celebrate the July Fourth holiday.
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